PayPal: Receive payment - how it works

With the online payment service PayPal you can not only pay, but also receive payments. Friends and relatives all over the world can send you money this way. We show you exactly how this works in this practical tip.

Receive payments with PayPal

• To receive payments with PayPal, you only need a PayPal account. The sender then sends the money to the email address you used to register with PayPal. With PayPal.me you can also create a mini website that makes receiving money easier.
• If you have received a payment with PayPal, PayPal will send you a notification by email.
• There is a fee of 1.9 percent + 35 cents, which is deducted from the amount received.
• If the sender chooses "Send money to friends and family" before the transfer, there is no charge. However, buyer protection does not apply.
• The money will be credited to your PayPal account. You can cash it out immediately or use it to pay when you shop.